PCRES 2001-103PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING
DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR PROTOTYPE HOUSING UNITS
WITHIN TRACT 28964 EACH WITH THREE TO FOUR
FACADES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENUE 50 AND ORCHARD LANE
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2001-707 (TALANTE)
APPLICANT: PM LA QUINTA, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24`h day of July, 2001, consider a request by PM La Quinta, LLC to approve
architectural and landscaping plans for four single story prototype residential plans to
be constructed on private streets located at the northeast corner of Avenue 50 and
Orchard Lane within Tract 28964, more particularly described as:
Single Family Lot Numbers 1-78 of Tract No. 28964
Portion of SE 1 /4 of Section 32, T5S, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, Site Development Permit 2001-707 has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution No. 83-63) in that the Community Development
Department has determined this Site Development Permit request is categorically
exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3(a)) in
that single family houses will be built on existing lots of record.
WHEREAS, the City Council, on a 5-0 vote, adopted Resolution No. 99-
26 certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA 89-365) for Tentative Tract Map
No. 28964 on February 2, 1999. The City Council, on a 5-0 vote, adopted Resolution
No. 99-27 approving Tentative Tract Map No. 28964 on February 2, 1999, subject
to findings and conditions.
WHEREAS, Tract 28964 was recorded with the Riverside County
Recorder's Office on March 1, 2001.
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee on July
11, 2001, recommended approval of the prototype housing units by adoption of
Minute Motion 2001-029 on a 3-0 vote, subject to Conditions.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2001-103
Site Development Permit 2001-707, Talante
PM La Quinta LLC
July 24, 2001
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WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments,
if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Site Development Permit
pursuant to Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the Zoning
Ordinance:
1. The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and
materials to abutting subdivision developments in the vicinity. The one story
houses utilize similar architectural features such as concrete roof tiles, exterior
plaster, popout stucco surrounds, inset windows, decorative eaves and lighting.
The proposed conditions require that the final construction plans be approved
by the Community Development Department before building permit issuance.
2. The Zoning Code requires a minimum of two different front elevations, varied
roof heights, and window and door surrounds for flat elevation planes. The
proposed units comply with these requirements in that three to four facades per
plan are proposed, including roof height variations and designs. The applicant's
plans, including architectural themes, are in compliance with City design
requirements and complement other adjoining developments such as Rancho La
Quinta and Painted Cove.
3. Housing sizes (liveable area) exceed the City's RL Zone District requirement of
1,400 square feet. Each proposed single family house will have a minimum
three car garage.
4. The plans provide specific design and planting information for the front yards
that exceed City Zoning Code requirements. The plant pallette is varied and
blends with the proposed houses and is compatible with the surrounding area.
Final review by staff for these plans is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2001-103
Site Development Permit 2001-707, Talante
PM La Quinta LLC
July 24, 2001
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2. Compliance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 28964
and the Mitigation Measures for Environmental Assessment (EA 89-365) is
required; and
3. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2001-707 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A",
attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 241" day of July, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KCQUES ABELS, Chairman
ity of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Conimunity Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001-103 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2001-707
PM LA QUINTA, LLC
JULY 24, 2001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La. Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion. This indemnification shall include any award
toward attorney's fees. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any
claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted to the Community Development Department for review
and approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this
approval in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the
Municipal Code.
The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley
Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal
to the final plans to the Community Development Department.
A. Front yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.0
inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten
5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Corner lots require an additional three
15-gallon trees (i.e., 0.75 inch caliper or larger). Lodge poles (2"
diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be
irrigated by bubbler or emitters.
3. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map
No. 28964.
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